Assistant Manager

Superdrug Stores plc; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health & beauty retailer in Bedford seeks a full-time store manager to lead and motivate a passionate team. The role involves driving sales through effective promotions and merchandising, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering exceptional customer service. Candidates should have retail leadership experience and a results-driven mindset. The position offers a competitive salary up to £31,000, a bonus up to 25%, staff discounts, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 25%

30% staff discount

Up to 33 days annual leave

Career growth & training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team and exceeding targets.
• Ability to create a fun and engaging environment.
• Willingness to provide piercing services (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Recruit and motivate a passionate team.
• Drive sales through promotions and merchandising.
• Ensure operational excellence in audits and stock management.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

Passion for customer service

Strong decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Results-driven mindset

Job description

Location: 11 13 & 15 All Hallows, Bedford MK40 1LN

Hours per Week: 39 hours

Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, we can discuss this further at interview.

Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum

The Role

• Recruit, inspire & motivate a passionate team to exceed targets.
• Drive sales through promotions, excellent merchandising, and stock control.
• Create a fun, engaging environment for both customers and colleagues.
• Ensure operational excellence, including audits, budgets, and stock management.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Retail leadership experience
• Passion for customer service & sales.
• Strong decision-making & problem-solving skills.
• A results-driven mindset with a love for hitting targets.
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers – with full training provided (Optional)

Why Superdrug?

At Superdrug, we don’t just sell health & beauty products—we create exciting shopping experiences! If you love leading teams, delivering excellent customer service, and driving sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Your Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus – up to 25% of your salary
• 30% staff discount
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Career growth & training opportunities
• Exciting competitions, rewards & team events
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